Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken grilled cheese sandwich brings together smoky, tangy flavors that dance on your palate. Melted cheese and tender chicken nestled between golden, crispy bread promise a mouthwatering experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups shredded roasted chicken
- 12 slices sourdough bread
- 12 slices Havarti cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Aromatics and Butter:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 small red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons parsley
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes until softened, then add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce shredded chicken into the skillet, incorporating smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 2-3 minutes until ingredients are heated and well-integrated.
- Prepare garlic butter by blending melted butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley until smooth and fragrant.
- Arrange bread slices and generously spread garlic butter on one side of each piece. On unbuttered sides, layer Havarti cheese, top with warm BBQ chicken mixture, and complete with another cheese slice.
- Preheat non-stick skillet to medium heat. Carefully place assembled sandwiches in pan, grilling for 3-4 minutes until bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, flip sandwiches, and continue cooking 3-4 minutes until second side achieves similar golden color and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer grilled sandwiches to cutting board, allow brief cooling, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Customize BBQ sauce intensity by adjusting the amount to suit personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like smoked Gouda or sharp cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra convenience during preparation.
- Achieve crispy golden exterior by using cast iron skillet or ensuring even medium heat distribution while grilling sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 825 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg